Mathematics

The Key Stage 3 Mathematics program at Mesaieed
International School has been designed to encourage and foster an interest and
enthusiasm for mathematics and to enable every student to be confident applying
their knowledge when facing problems in the real world.

After their first half term in Year 7,
students are placed in ability groups based upon Key Stage 2 data, diagnostic
assessment data and information provided by the primary school. This setting
enables us to vary the level and pace of the lesson, extending the more able
and giving more individual help to those who require it.

In Key Stage 3 the department has its own
schemes of work, based on the National Curriculum. Pupils are taught by an
enthusiastic and experienced team of teachers. One of the sets is supported
using a bank of specially designed ‘Academy’ and ‘Springboard’ material, which
work to strengthen understanding of the basic concepts in mathematics. We are
also supported by the school’s SEND team.

During each half term, all students are
tested to assess progress. Every student’s progress is constantly monitored and
set changes, although infrequent, are made from time to time where it is deemed
appropriate for the student.

Mathematics is important for pupils in many other
areas of study within Mesaieed International School. Through the topics covered
in their lessons throughout Key Stage 3, we aim to enable pupils to build a
secure framework of mathematical reasoning, which they can use and apply with
confidence throughout the rest of their lives. The Mathematics Department
follows the ‘MyMaths’ scheme of work for Key Stage 3 and basic numeracy is
developed and practiced in the class, supported by regular mental arithmetic
testing.

The Mathematics Department
subscribes annually to the www.Myimaths.com web
site. The website can be accessed using the unique school login and password
which will be given to every pupil at the beginning of the year. Each
pupil has their own unique user ID and password. Pupils can find lessons on
every topic covered in class and can complete homework set which compliments
the work covered in their lessons. Over the next few years, the website is to
be use to promote the exciting concept of ‘flipped learning’ as key elements in
the delivery and learning processes of mathematics.